Gaming Keyboard $39 Razer Arctosa Silver (Shipping Charge from $11 ~ $20)

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Store RepL96309630 on 26/01/2013 - 03:19 itestate.com.au (473 clicks)
Last edited 29/01/2013 - 08:51 by 1 other user

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                        Online Shopping & Pick up Available
                  Unit 5 / 213 North Rocks Road North Rocks NSW 2151

Tel: 02 9630 9630 [email protected]

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Keyboard-Gaming Wired Razer Arctosa (Gaming 101/USB2.0) Silver

Feature:

Slim Keycap Structure with Hyperesponse Technology
The Hyperesponse keys of the Razer Arctosa reduce key latency and maximize response for critical actions during competitive gameplay ensuring fast, accurate and consistent actuation response in the intense frenzy of competitive gameplay.

Selective Anti-ghosting Capability around WASD Gaming Cluster
The Razer Arctosa addresses "ghosting" signal failure that occurs when you press multiple keys simultaneously on traditional keyboards. Selective anti-ghosting around the WASD gaming cluster on the Razer Arctosa allows more commands to be entered at any one time without the "ghosting" signal failure.

Fully-programmable Keys with Macro Capabilities
Too many keystrokes to enter and too little keys? Sometimes we wish we had more fingers (or maybe an additional arm for that can of soda or beer while we're in the middle of a raid.) The next best thing would be fully programmable keys with macro capabilities that enable instantaneous, multiple commands with a single keystroke. Buy armor and weapons or execute complex manoeuvres with a single key with the Razer Arctosa. Some things are better than extra fingers (or arms).

Specification:

Fully-programmable keys with macro capabilities
Selective anti-ghosting for WASD gaming cluster
Slim keycap structure with Hyperesponse technology
Easy access media keys
Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching
1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
Detachable wrist rest
Approximate Size : 470 mm / 18.50” (Width) x 222 mm / 8.74” (Height) x 23 mm / 0.91” (Depth)
Approximate Weight: 720 g / 1.59 lbs

System Requirements
PC with USB port
Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP
Internet connection (for driver installation)
At least 35MB of hard disk space

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  Checkboy on 26/01/2013 - 03:38

  +6

  This is only a touch lower than prices everywhere else.

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  B-Rad on 26/01/2013 - 05:53

  -4

  I've previously owned this keyboard and wouldn't recommend it.

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    pmupsinep on 26/01/2013 - 07:40

    +4

    Thank you for your highly informative and thorough review….

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      bich.light on 26/01/2013 - 08:57

      +7

      Thanks for your sarcasm.
      But I too do not recommend against this or any razer product now.

      I've owned the Orca headset and Carchias (headset) which both broke in around a year. The keyboard (this on) was faulty from the start and my mouse has already died <1 year. My relative has also owned the Mega… headset and other accessories, only to be disappointed like I was.

      I've now switched to logitech and love their products.

      The keyboard locked up at random times and sometimes just didn't work.
      The support team was as helpful as some of the comments around here.

      Buy the Logitech G110 for probably $20 more.
      You will save yourself a lot of time with the technical issues and more time knifing people in games <3.

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        [Deactivated] on 26/01/2013 - 10:18

        Funny that with all the problems you had you (and your relatives) kept buying Razer products….

        I had a 1 year subscription to Atomic Gaming Magazine and their reviews of most Razer products where more than positive

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        [Deactivated] on 26/01/2013 - 10:19

        Maybe it's the way you treat your gear? Had the same razor keyboard for 3 years without issue, and have had a Razer mouse for a couple of years too. I don't use the noise anymore, but the keyboard I use for 40 hours a week.

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        ZRXS12 on 26/01/2013 - 13:01

        +1

        I had the Lycosa, really liked it except the media controls screwed out quite early, overall the keyboard lasted 2 years before it was DEAD.
        In the mean time it had occasional faults.
        Seems like it's quite common.
        Really liked my mouse although it didn't last as long as I would have liked less than 2 years (Lachesis), have a cheap logitech at the moment going on 2 years cost me $12 with a keyboard.
        My point?
        My almost 2 Year old $12 Logitech keyboard and mouse combo looks set to outlast my $200+ Razer setup.
        On a side note do a bit of research into the seller I was going to purchase from them in the past and found they're a BIT shady.

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        nephilim on 26/01/2013 - 13:48

        I still have a razer Lachesis and Logitech G15, both bought 4 years ago and both were top of the line.

        Might just be that this keyboard is budget, had tons of logitechs and el cheapo $50 setups before this one that lasted 1-2 years max.

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        cwongtech on 26/01/2013 - 20:39

        Also had a Lycosa (backlit version of Arctosa), buggy keyboard.. regardless of the computer, every now and then the keys would stop responding, more and more keys would stop responding until you unplugged and plugged the keyboard back in.
        Otherwise it felt pretty good for a keyboard, with it's slim profile keys.

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        nevercompensate on 27/01/2013 - 19:57

        I never had any problem with my Arctosa and am still using it after three years. Only problem I have is the media section tearing up a little because its just thin plastic. Even so, by the looks of it their product stock is inconsistent, which is worry. From what I have read here, I wont be looking to buy my next computer peripheral from razer.

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  samba on 26/01/2013 - 08:05

  +4

  I've previously owned this keyboard and wouldn't recommend it. I had issues with keys becoming unresponsive and the touch panel not working. Had to unplug/replug the keyboard for it to work again. Issue was acknowledged and RMA's available for keyboards in a certain serial number range, though mine was not included. Drivers didn't fix it. Now it's sitting on my shelf. Can't bring myself to throw it out.

  You'd assume they'd have fixed those issues by now, but still..

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    cwongtech on 26/01/2013 - 20:41

    +1 Mine was a Lycosa, same issues, my touch panel worked though.. didn't after a firmware update (wtf?)
    They did this to stop the spastic-media keys thing because too many people had problems with the media keys, instead of fixing it, they basically disabled it entirely causing the people with working media keys - theirs was also screwed up :|

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  Yowiefied on 26/01/2013 - 08:07

  +1

  I've owned two, and seen that unresponsive problem on one of the two. Seems like a bad batch because the other one has been used for years without issues.

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  umoddbro on 26/01/2013 - 09:15

  Not really a great deal… Razer keyboards have always been a little iffy but their mouses are good.

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    bich.light on 26/01/2013 - 09:18

    +1

    Both of my death adders broke within a year… or the button became faulty. I guess for general use it was fine but for "gaming" as it is designed for; it is not. The side buttons which I use for grenade or special skills in MMO's…. they kept failing and getting me killed. =='

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      notewar on 26/01/2013 - 18:22

      In the same boat. Now using microsoft $19 mouse and i couldnt be happier.

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    yanman on 26/01/2013 - 09:44

    -1

    Typing on one of these keyboards now… hate it :( Time to invest in a mechanical i think

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      DaTa on 26/01/2013 - 11:48

      Sucked into all the hype about mechanical keyboards?

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        yanman on 26/01/2013 - 17:15

        -1

        You mean as opposed to actually liking the way they feel? Weird ey..

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  Mikeologos on 26/01/2013 - 09:54

  +1

  I've had this keyboard for about 6 months before it broke. If your in the market for a keyboard at that price, I would reccommend the Logitech G110, Dick smith still has it for $40. I have had it for about 7 days now and it is very responsive, with customizable keys and some pretty light software. To go along with that I would also reccommend the Logitech G600 mouse, it's the same price as the cheapest razers but is better in pretty much every way.

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    AreYouAWiiizard on 26/01/2013 - 19:37

    Out of stock anywhere near me but I prefer slim-design keyboards anyways… (using a Logitech DiNovo keybaord atm)